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IGO LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2013
Nov 14, 2013
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Board/Management Information
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15 November 2013
MANAGING DIRECTOR TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION
Independence Group NL (“Company”) (ASX: IGO) advises that it is with regret that the Company has accepted the resignation of its Managing Director, Mr Chris Bonwick. After a period of ill-health, Mr Bonwick has tendered his resignation, effective immediately.
The Board, Management and staff of IGO wish to express their thanks to Chris for his service to the Company which spanned the founding of the Company, its listing on the ASX, the acquisition and restart of the Long Nickel mine, the discovery of the Tropicana Gold Project deposits and the takeover of Jabiru Metals Limited. Most recently he has been involved in the completion of the construction and commissioning of the Tropicana Gold Project, which has culminated in the ASX 200 multi-commodity mining and exploration company IGO is today.
“Chris Bonwick has been integral to Independence Group’s success from a small explorer to a multi-mine producer”, IGO Chairman, Peter Bilbe said. “The Board and staff thank Chris for his dedication, leadership, incredible exploration talent, hard work and friendship over the last 13 years as well as his great service to the mining industry here in Western Australia. We wish Chris and his family well in the future”.
Mr Brett Hartmann, the Company’s Group Operations Manager, will remain as Acting Chief Executive Officer and will continue to assume the duties and responsibilities of Managing Director while the Board considers options for a permanent appointment. Mr Hartmann is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 15 years’ experience, and has been with the Company since 2004.
In addition Mr Peter Bilbe, the Company’s non-executive Chairman, will continue to maintain an active involvement in the day to day management of the Company.
The Board has full confidence in the Company’s highly experienced senior management team under the direction of Mr Hartmann, and its ability to continue to successfully manage the Company’s business and operations.
For further information contact :
Brett Hartmann, Acting Chief Executive Officer Tony Walsh, Company Secretary/General Manager Corporate Independence Group NL Ph: 08 9238 8300